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Italian midfielder not planning Anfield exit

Last updated: 27th May 2010

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani insists he wants to remain at the club to make amends for his injury-ravaged season.

Aquilani made a £20million switch from Roma last summer but did not feature until late October because of an ankle problem sustained while on duty with the Italian club.

The 25-year-old was restricted to just 13 starts in his first season at Anfield, although he did feature in the final four matches of the campaign as Rafa Benitez's side finished seventh in the Premier League.

That led to speculation the Italian was on course to make a swift return to his native country in the close season, with Juventus said to be interested in a deal.

But Aquilani has scotched such rumours and insisted he wanted to remain on Merseyside to prove his worth in the English top flight.

He told Italian newspaper Leggo: "I am staying at Liverpool to make up for many things. I have finally recovered from my ankle injury.

"Juve have approached me in the past and now I'm reading of their interest, but I really don't know anything about it."

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Could you see him turning into key player for us next season ?

maybe. if given a real chance and if he stays injury free then i think he has the potential to be a key player for us.

I think some have been too quick and too harsh in calling him a flop. Not his fault he was brought in when injured and that wwe waited so long to see him play.

Like 99% of players coming to EPL they need time to adjust and settle in.
I think he has the potential to be really good for us, we just need to be a little more patient and more supportive.

for me..at least he is better than lucas in midfield,,good long shot ..and vision

he has been a flop so far, but as you said sa_red it wasn't his fault he was bought injured.

i do believe he has the potential to be very good for us.

He at least has vision and can pick a pass, and we are a little short on creative players, are we not? Give him a chance to prove himself, we don't have much to lose if he's replacing Lucas.

in my eyes ... sell Lucas for 1 $ and give Aqua a chance !

Unfortunately, that price tag is too high even for man shitty or Grande Madrid...

I think he will be great for us next season - fingers crossed!

The man is class. He'll be excellent next season, hope he actualy is allowed to stay.

I am going to reserve judgement.

He showed glimpses last season but no more.

He needs a good pre season and then he needs to deliver. Honeymoon is well and truely over. Plus LFC needs all the help it can get.